Geometry
This course allows exploration and discovery of solids and polygons by using mathematical models and utilizing the concepts of patterns and functions, postulates, and theorems, to solve traditional and non-routine problems in mathematical and life situations. It allows application of mathematics and development of logical thinking skills by analyzing characteristics and properties of geometric figures and developing mathematical arguments about geometric relationships. The course is designed to teach students to analyze and graph functions by modeling and solving real-world problems from a variety of contexts and allows students to apply trigonometry in solving problems in other areas of study.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 9
- Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills a Math requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Algebra II
Algebra II is a course that expands on the topics of Algebra I taught in grade 8. Students work with the
expressions that define functions, which include polynomial, rational, and radical functions and continue to expand their abilities to model situations and solve equations. Students learn to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to understand problem situations.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10
- Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills a Math requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Statistics
Comprehensive introduction to statistics that emphasizes inference and integrates real data. Stresses the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility, and value of the inferences made from data, and infuses a deep focus on ethics, which is critically important when working with statistical data.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11
- Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra
- Credit: 1 credit
Pre-calculus
This course completes the formal study of the elementary functions begun in Algebra I and Algebra II. Students learn communication and critical thinking skills necessary for solving more complicated problems such as the system of equations and inequalities. The foundations of algebra and functions developed in previous courses will be extended to new functions, including exponential and logarithmic functions, and to higher-level sequences and series. The course emphasizes analyzing and graphing functions by modeling and solving real-world problems from a variety of contexts.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11 or 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra II
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills a Math requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Calculus
Calculus is designed to develop the understanding of the concepts of calculus and provide experience with its methods and applications. The topics include functions, limits, differentiation, and integration. To complete this course, students should be able to apply integration and differentiation to algebraic functions.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: Pre-calculus
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills a Math requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Integrated Math I & II
Integrated Math topics include recognizing and developing patterns using tables, graphs, and equations. Mathematical modeling is stressed as a methodology for approaching the solution to problems. Students will explore operations on algebraic expressions and apply mathematical properties to algebraic equations. Reinforcement of topics from two-dimensional Geometry is integrated into this curriculum. Finally, introductory instruction in mathematical probability is provided to reinforce the use of fractions and numerical modeling. Technology will be used to introduce and expand upon the areas of study.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10, 11 or 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills a Math requirement for the General Diploma
